Freeway in the desert

ADOT Blog

Latest blog articles

To mark ADOT's 50th anniversary this month, we're inviting some longtime employees onto our podcast, On the Road With ADOT. The latest episode features Tami Wollaston, who started as a draftsman nearly 51 years ago and currently is a transportation engineering specialist in ADOT’s Roadway Engineering Group.
Three versions of the bridge over the Hassayampa River in Wickenburg have carried traffic for over a century.
A dog rescued by an ADOT employee is now flourishing in her new fur-ever home.

Popular blog articles

By now, we all know the song and lyrics from the famous Eagles song. “Well, I'm standin' on the corner in…” Good job, I can hear you humming and singing the rest of the song. You sound great! Now “Take it Easy” and read on for some fun...
Arizona motorists can drive support to many of their favorite charities by featuring them on their license plate. In Arizona, you can choose from more than 90 specialty license plates that support a range of causes and interests. To boost awareness, we spotlight one specialty license plate a week on social media.
By Kelsey Mo / ADOT Communications As Arizonans are prepping for end-of-the-year parties, we at ADOT want to remind everyone that driving under the influence of alcohol is never a good idea. Whether you’re attending a family gathering or...
​​​​​​​2023 is just about over and for the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project, significant progress was made in the last 12 months. Let’s take a look back at some of the major construction work successes.
The Adopt a Highway event focuses on the area between Three Points junction at State Route 86, about 25 miles southwest of Tucson, and Sasabe at the Arizona/Mexico border.
A vital artery in Phoenix's transportation network, SR 51 has an interesting history that reflects the city's growth and development. Originally conceived in the 1950s as an official offshoot of Interstate 10, as I-510, SR 51 was designed to alleviate congestion and accommodate the increasing number of residents and businesses in the area.
Members of ADOT's Motor Vehicle Division teamed up with Donor Network of Arizona and marched in the 51st Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner and Rowe to remind everyone that registering as an organ and tissue donor is always in season and a great play for the community.
ADOT worked with the Hopi Tribe and the Federal Highway Administration on a safety project for residents of the Hopi community of Second Mesa along State Route 264 in northeastern Arizona.
By Kelsey Mo / ADOT Communications Holiday cheer has landed on our overhead signs reminding travelers to drive safely (and end up on Santa’s “nice” list) in the days leading up to Christmas. Historically, more crashes occur in December than...
It’s been a great year for the ADOT Blog. We published more than 140 articles, covering a wide range of topics from project progress and historical anecdotes to animal rescues and Adopt a Highway updates. Since it’s the end of the year, now’s the perfect time to count down the ten most-read blogs of 2023.